Tag: Polar Bear Plunge

‘My Maryland’ continues at McBride Gallery through March 10th

EOA Staff | March 06, 2015, 11:46 AM | 0 Comments

“Maryland My Maryland” will be hosted in two Annapolis locations: the Lowe House of Delegates Office Building at 6 Bladen Street (8:30-5:30 M-F) and at McBride Gallery through March 10th. The […]

Davidsonville Green Expo (March 14th) seeking exhibitors

EOA Staff | February 25, 2015, 04:32 PM | 0 Comments

Preparations are underway for the Sixth Annual Davidsonville Green Expo scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at Davidsonville Elementary School. Sponsored by the Davidsonville Area Civic Association (DACA), this annual event […]

3rd Annual WRNR Holistic Health Fair seeks vendors

EOA Staff | February 10, 2015, 08:08 PM | 0 Comments

The 3rd Annual WRNR Holistic Health Fair is taking place Saturday, March 21st at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. This event showcases holistic health practitioners, products, counseling, educational information, mind/body/spirit modalities, lectures, workshops, […]

More than 5000 take the plunge for Special Olympics (PHOTOS)

Kevin Carroll | January 25, 2015, 10:07 AM | 0 Comments

…the land of the free and the home of the brave……… And with that 5000 seemingly sane people ran toward the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay yesterday afternoon at […]

Freeze your buns this weekend

EOA Staff | January 12, 2015, 06:43 PM | 0 Comments

The week before the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge is always the time to freeze your bun off! This year is no exception with the Freeze Your Buns Run scheduled […]

How to survive a Polar Bear Plunge

EOA Staff | January 05, 2015, 10:53 AM | 0 Comments

It takes some nerve to jump into the Chesapeake Bay in the middle of winter. But we do it. For 19 years now at the Polar Bear Plunge to support […]

MSP Polar Bear Re-Plunge a success

John Frenaye | March 08, 2014, 04:55 PM | 0 Comments

It may not have happened on January 25th, but it sure did on March 8th! The 18th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge went off without a hitch–a little less attended, […]

MSP Polar Bear Plunge to happen on warmest day of week

John Frenaye | March 04, 2014, 05:57 PM | 0 Comments

Another snowstorm and record-setting cold will seem a distant memory on the Polar Bear Plunge make-up day this weekend, predicted to be the warmest day of the week. The 2014 […]

Plunge Is On For March 8th

John Frenaye | January 28, 2014, 04:47 PM | 0 Comments

Special Olympics Maryland, Maryland State Police and the Sandy Point Park Service are happy to announce that the 18th Annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge has been successfully rescheduled for March 8th, 2014 […]

Plunge Cancelled

John Frenaye | January 25, 2014, 08:00 AM | 0 Comments

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story indicated the PlungeFest was still on. In fact, it has been canceled as well. Sorry for the confusion. In all events that we […]

Baby It’s Cold: Surviving The Polar Bear Plunge

John Frenaye | January 24, 2014, 10:27 AM | 0 Comments

The organizing team of the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics is reminding all those participating in or visiting the event tomorrow that their safety is a […]

Time To Get Your Plunge On

EOA Staff | December 17, 2013, 03:15 PM | 0 Comments

The Maryland State Police (MSP) will host the 18th Annual Polar Bear Plunge and PlungeFest on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Md. More than […]

More Plunge Pictures

Glenn Miller | January 27, 2013, 05:28 PM | 0 Comments

But the plunge was more than just freezing in the Chesapeake Bay! There were plenty of opportunities to party the day away in the “Ice Lodge” presented by Rams Head […]

Plungers Brave The Frigid Waters Of The Chesapeake Bay

Kevin Carroll | January 26, 2013, 10:26 PM | 0 Comments

This afternoon, thousands of people took to the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay mark the 17th Anniversary of the Maryland State Police Polar Bear plunge to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. […]

Less Than A Week To Get Your Polar Bear Plunge On

EOA Staff | January 21, 2013, 11:19 AM | 0 Comments

NOTE: Please share this video and information with your friends on Facebook and your followers on Twitter–you can make a difference! Will you be plunging this year along with thousands […]

Tom Waite Appointed Development Director At MD Therapeutic Riding

EOA Staff | July 04, 2012, 01:32 PM | 0 Comments

Tom Waite, previously COO of Special Olympics, has joined Maryland Therapeutic Riding as Development Director. He will spearhead development efforts including fundraising strategies, annual campaigns, major gifts, and special events. […]

Montessori International Wins Top Honors At MSP Polar Bear Plunge

EOA Staff | April 08, 2012, 04:57 PM | 0 Comments

This past January, Montessori International Children’s House (Team MICH) in Annapolis withstood the rigors of a cold Chesapeake Bay to participate in the 2012 MSP Polar Bear Plunge. They were […]

Montessori Plunges

EOA Staff | February 03, 2012, 04:55 PM | 0 Comments

For the fourth year students, parents, staff, and alumni from Montessori International Children’s House (MICH) took the plunge to support the Special Olympics in Maryland at last Saturday’s Polar Bear […]

Help The Bay At Tax Time

Chesapeake Bay Trust | February 01, 2012, 04:38 PM | 0 Comments

The Chesapeake Bay Trust relies on the generosity of citizens all across Maryland to ensure we can continue our efforts to keep the Bay clean. Therefore, financial contributions of any […]

VIDEO: Polar Bear Plunge 2012

EOA Staff | January 29, 2012, 03:08 PM | 0 Comments

Photos alone can’t adequately convey the electricity and excitement of the MSP Polar Bear Plunge. Here, you can experience the sights and the sounds–and the screams of “pain” as more […]

More Polar Bear Plunge Photos

Kevin Carroll | January 29, 2012, 12:27 PM | 0 Comments

Photographer, Kevin Carroll was on the beach for Eye On Annapolis yesterday taking photos for us. And with these, you can certainly tell the difference between a professional photographer and […]

Polar Bear Plunge 2012 : Photos

John Frenaye | January 29, 2012, 10:43 AM | 0 Comments

Preliminary reports are saying that nearly 15,000 people jumped into the chilly Chesapeake Bay in Sandy Point State Park between Friday and Saturday. This year, the temperatures cooperated. The sun […]